Event Communication and Promotion

Parks play a vital role in creating liveable cities and thriving communities. They are our most frequented spaces for recreational activities and provide opportunities for tourism, conservation and the social interaction that is vital for a connected and resilient population.

Parks Week (5-13 March 2016) was a collaboration between the New Zealand Recreation Association and Parks and Leisure Australia to promote the many benefits our parks and open spaces provide. Parks Week saw councils and other organisations on both sides of the Tasman running engaging events to raise awareness on the value of parks and open spaces, and to get people out of their living rooms and enjoying the outdoors.

Encourage councils and other organisations in both New Zealand and Australia to host events encouraging participation and awareness of the value of parks, and to promote these through the Parks Week 2016 website

Promote Parks week in New Zealand and Australia and encourage people to attend events in their area.

Advocate for and increase awareness of the value of parks and open spaces

Raise the profile of the New Zealand Recreation Association and Parks and Leisure Australia.

Our success

Last Word Writing Services worked closely with the New Zealand Recreation Association and Parks and Leisure Australia to successfully get councils and other organisations in New Zealand and Australia on board with Parks Week, resulting in more than 180 public events. These events ranged from concerts, outdoor film screenings and markets to fun walks and runs, and community conservation initiatives. They were well attended, encouraging thousands of people to venture outdoors to enjoy their local parks and learn more about the health, social, environmental and economic benefits they provide.

The week was promoted in New Zealand and Australia through a wide range of channels, including media releases and pitches, e-newsletters, social media, and posters. A visit to New Zealand by award-winning UK film maker and 2016 Parks Week ambassador David Bond helped to generate media coverage about the week and the value of parks in major New Zealand newspapers, radio stations TV news shows. Across the Tasman, in Australia, ABC Gardening Australia radio host Costa Georgiadis helped to raise the profile of the week.

Client feedback

“The work of James, and his team at Last Word Writing, assisted our organisation to exceed the strategic goals of this campaign. The website engaged the audience, and informed, assisted and motivated the participation of the multiple agencies and individuals in our target audience.

James interpreted our client brief and added value with his suggestion. The Last Word Writing team responded fluidly to the campaigns ever changing demands as it gained momentum. The work with the media and partner agencies was professional and dynamic.

As always James and his team’s work went ‘beyond the call of duty’ and NZRA would recommend their services without hesitation.”